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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A MARANTZ 1090 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER FULLY RECAPPED PRO SERVICED EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITIONLIGHTS UP NICELYWORKS PERFECTFULLY RE-CAPPED All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Elna and Nichicon Gold capacitors, DC offset and Bias have been adjusted to factory specs and all solder joints re-soldered, unit serviced to new conditionSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $65INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COSTGeneralRetail Price240Resale Value110Designed inUSAManufactured InJapanFirst Year1977Last Year1978Matching Tuners2100,2110,2120,2130Rack MountOptionalWood CaseWC-110?, WC-10Silver FaceYesChannelsTwoSpeaker ConnectionsTwoChassis GroundBinding PostAC SwitchYesFusing3.5 amp on rear deckSwitched AC OutletsTwoUnswitched AC OutletsTwoPower Consumption300 wattsSPhysicalWidth16 1/2Height5 3/4Depth11 3/4Weight19.8 lbsAmplifierRMS Power Per Channel45x2 @ 8 ohms, 57x2 @ 4 ohmsTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.1% @ 45, 0.1% @ 57Power Bandwidth20 hz to 20 khzPreamplifierSingle Bass AdjustmentYesSingle Midrange AdjustmentYesSingle Treble AdjustmentYesTone Control DefeatYesHigh FilterYesGain ControlYesLoudness ContourYesMonoYesBalanceSliderNumber of Tape MonitorsTwoAuxillary Input SourceYesPhono Input SourceYes2nd Phono Input SourceYesTuner Source InputYesSource Tape Input (as opposed to a tape monitor)Yes2nd Source Tape input (as opposed to a tape monitor)YesTape MonitorYes2nd Tape monitorYesPreamp to Amplifier Jumper(s)YesHeadphone Jack(s)YesSpeaker Selection NomenclatureSystem 1, 2
For a vintage amplifier this old, timing matters because condition and service history matter more than model age, and this one lands above the current middle of the market without reaching true stretch territory. At US$1,300, it sits above the US$995 median and the US$1,400 upper quartile is close enough that this reads as a somewhat ambitious ask, but not outlandish if it’s clean and fully original.
The appeal here is the classic Marantz sound and the appeal of an honest, well-built integrated from the silver-era; these are valued for musical, full-bodied presentation and straightforward ownership. If it’s been serviced, kept original, and includes the right knobs, faceplate, and documentation, that adds real value. At this price, I’d want proof of low-noise operation, no scratchy controls, and no evidence of hard use or prior repair shortcuts.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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